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Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: catalog facts
Google Workspace	Microsoft 365
Freemium Listed as freemium, with paid plans for teams and businesses.	Freemium Free web versions are available. Desktop apps require a paid subscription.
Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Documents, spreadsheets, slides, mail, storage and meetings in one account Real-time collaboration on shared files	The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring
All files are stored on Google's servers Requires a Google account	Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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